It's a trap to get too invested in saving a clearly sinking ship. I mean a good relationship is something to cherish but most just have an expiration date, enjoy the good years but there's no prizes handed out for enduring years of misery all in the name of loyalty and perseverance.

I've wasted maybe a couple years to that shit myself but that's nothing compared to what I've seen friends and family endure. That to me is a scarier prospect than remaining single long term. This limbo drags on for years after the real happiness has faded. They've more day to day stress from constant petty disagreements and they've no space to get away from the source of it or to really think their options out. They are by no means happier than alot of single people are. That and they share a lease or a car or a bill of some sort and that somehow becomes a bigger obstacle than it should be.

>1181384 I know too many people who'll stay in the most mediocre relationships for years because 'well he hasn't cheated or hit me' so they don't quite feel justified in leaving.

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